Devils Tower Has a Hidden Sibling 4 Miles Away — And You’re Not Allowed to Visit

Just 3.5 miles from Devils Tower, four lesser-known formations rise from the Wyoming landscape. They’re called the Little Missouri Buttes—and they share a geological connection with the famous monument. Some geologists believe both formations may have formed from the same underground magma intrusion. So why do so few people get close to them? The buttes are on private land, with no public access. You can see them from Devils Tower, but their remote setting and restricted access have kept them in the Tower’s shadow. In this film, we explore the strange story of Devils Tower’s hidden sibling: how the Little Missouri Buttes formed, why they were never included in the protected monument, and what makes these overlooked rock formations so fascinating.